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| Clouded Sulphur |
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| Autumn Meadowhawk |
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| Green-winged Teal |
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| Green-winged Teal |
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| Heinz NWR - Philadelphia Airport in background |
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| Carolina Wren |
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| Carolina Wren |
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| Question Mark |
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| Gadwall |
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| Tufted Titmouse |
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| Carolina Chickadee |
Showing posts with label John Heinz NWR at Tinicum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label John Heinz NWR at Tinicum. Show all posts
Monday, November 14, 2016
November at Heinz NWR
Last Friday was another delightful late Fall day, which once again challenged my prejudice that November is the Blah-Month. Lots of waterfowl, and even a few small things-with-wings ...
Good Birding!
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Rustys and Woodies
I've been remiss about keeping my birding activities up-to-date. I blame it on life. Much of September was spent at Putney Mountain Hawkwatch, and I'll try soon to get some photos posted. (Some hawk photos are on my Facebook Page.)
But I'm in Philly now, and have had a few delightful days of birding in the city. Heinz NRW is a go-to place in late Fall (and again in March) for Rusty Blackbirds, and who knows what else in the middle of the city.
Also in late Fall, the Wissahickon at Valley Green is the go-to place for Wood Ducks.
But I'm in Philly now, and have had a few delightful days of birding in the city. Heinz NRW is a go-to place in late Fall (and again in March) for Rusty Blackbirds, and who knows what else in the middle of the city.
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| Rusty Blackbird |
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| House Finch (female) |
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| Great Blue Heron |
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| White-tailed Deer |
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| Golden-crowned Kinglet |
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| Canada Geese |
Also in late Fall, the Wissahickon at Valley Green is the go-to place for Wood Ducks.
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| Wood Duck (hen) |
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| Wood Duck (drake) |
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| Wissahickon Creek |
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| Wissahickon Creek |
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Egret Convention at Heinz NWR
I was stunned on my recent visit to Heinz NWR in Philadelphia by the number of egrets (mostly Great, also Snowy) in the empoundment (along with many Great Blue Heron). Impressive and picturesque.
Still early August, but the signs that summer is nearly over were seen everywhere: recently fledged Barn Swallows, young Marsh Wren foraging for itself, Red-winged Blackbird feeding a fledgling, and a vangard flock of Semi-palmated Sandpipers.
Although I could not find them, cicadas were singing loudly in the trees. Along the pathway, Cicada Killer Wasps were also active.
Good Birding!
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| Egret Convention - I count 35+, a small portion of the gathering. |
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| 25+ egrets in this photo, plus at least 3 Great Blue Herons |
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| Barn Swallows |
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| Marsh Wren |
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| Red-winged Blackbird with fledgling |
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| Semi-palmated Sandpipers |
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| Cicada Killer Wasp |
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| Boardwalk at Heinz NWR |
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Great Blue Herons
It is hard to know how many Great Blue Herons are hanging out at Heinz NWR, but in the course of my bike ride and walk on Sunday, I counted over 30.
Many were feeding close to the refuge road. A few images ...
Many were feeding close to the refuge road. A few images ...
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| Great Blue Heron |
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| Great Blue Heron |
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| Great Blue Heron |
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| Great Blue Heron |
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| Great Blue Heron |
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| Great Blue Heron |
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| Great Blue Heron |
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| Great Blue Heron |
Monday, November 16, 2015
Heinz NWR - Sunday
Sunday was a gorgeous day for a bike ride and walk at Heinz NWR in Philadelphia.
The dabbler numbers were significantly increased from my last visit a week ago.
We were having a leisurely look when they all suddenly took flight. The passing eagle quickly explained their sudden panic.
There were still a few Cabbage Whites, and sulphurs (probably Clouded Sulphurs) on the wing, and around the impoundment pixie-like Autumn Meadowhawks were flying, and occasionally pausing briefly.
Wintering gull numbers are on the increase. Gulls are not a favorite of many, but I like them. Ring-bills were unusually close to the boardwalk.
Several dozen Great Blue Herons were in and around the impoundment - they'll be my next post.
Good Birding!!
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| Warbler Woods at Heinz (absent the warblers) |
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| Northern Shoveler with Gadwalls |
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| Northern Shoveler |
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| Northern Shovelers |
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| Bald Eagle |
There were still a few Cabbage Whites, and sulphurs (probably Clouded Sulphurs) on the wing, and around the impoundment pixie-like Autumn Meadowhawks were flying, and occasionally pausing briefly.
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| Autumn Meadowhawk |
Wintering gull numbers are on the increase. Gulls are not a favorite of many, but I like them. Ring-bills were unusually close to the boardwalk.
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| Ring-billed Gull |
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| Ring-billed Gull |
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| Ring-billed Gull |
Several dozen Great Blue Herons were in and around the impoundment - they'll be my next post.
Good Birding!!
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Heinz NRW
I had no idea it has been so long since my last post, but chalk that up to the busyness of September and October.
I have begun my late Fall sojourn in Philadelphia. First trip was today to Heinz NRW. A few images ...
In one area, I had 12 Great Blue Herons in the glass, but at a distance. This one was foraging closer to the trail.
I know some folk in Vermont that would love to happen upon a sight like this in mid-November. He just stood still, studying me as I ogled back at him.
A few butterflies and dragonflies were still about. This Variegated Fritillary was close at hand.
The Peregrine Falcon attracted a lot attention from birders and crows. One crow stood guard, loudly telling the entire neighborhood that the falcon was nearby and stay on the alert.
Good Birding!!
I have begun my late Fall sojourn in Philadelphia. First trip was today to Heinz NRW. A few images ...
In one area, I had 12 Great Blue Herons in the glass, but at a distance. This one was foraging closer to the trail.
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| Great Blue Heron |
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| Downy Woodpecker |
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| White Tailed Deer - buck |
A few butterflies and dragonflies were still about. This Variegated Fritillary was close at hand.
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| Variegated Fritillary |
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| Gray Catbird |
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| Peregrine Falcon |
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